I'm a bit confused with: I warn you not to do this and I warn you to not do this. Do these sentences mean the same?
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They do but the second is not idiomatic. – Ronald Sole Nov 21 '19 at 13:49
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I disagree with the previous comment; both versions are idiomatic. There is a subtle difference in meaning. The first can be interpreted to mean simply not to do it; however, the second can be interpreted to mean to actively refrain from doing it. (It's a little like the difference between simply not turning left and deliberately turning right.) – Jason Bassford Nov 24 '19 at 06:43